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Little Tot LandingNew Book Spotlight: "Humanism from the Heart" and Raising Kind KidsSteve Ghikadis is back on the podcast! You may have heard Steve talk about interfaith parenting in episode five of the LTL podcast and now he is back to share news about his new book, Humanism from the Heart: Building Bridges Beyond Belief.
Steve shares how this book is a great resource for parents looking to have meaningful, open-ended conversations with their children. Steve discusses insights from the book, including techniques like street epistemology, practical strategies for fostering empathy, and the importance of real-world experiences in shaping kids' perspectives. With discussion questions for book clubs, real-life examples, a...
2025-03-2229 minLittle Tot LandingFamily Bonding, One Story at a TimeI had a wonderful conversation with Quinn Cummings, founder of Reading to Connect, a movement dedicated to bringing families together through shared reading. Within this initiative, Quinn has developed the Engage Method, a framework and course designed to help parents deepen their connections with their children through meaningful reading experiences.
Tune in as Quinn shares valuable insights on making reading a natural part of daily life, letting go of guilt and the pressure to focus on literacy, and using story time as a way for parents and children to truly get to know each other.
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2025-02-2439 minLittle Tot LandingRaising Sustainable KidsPallavi Pande, the inspiring CEO of Dtocs, a company creating eco-friendly dinnerware from palm leaves, explores the journey of raising kids with a strong sense of sustainability. From small daily habits to big family changes, Pallavi shares how she instills eco-conscious values in her children and how we can do the same. If you're a parent looking to make sustainability fun and engaging for your little ones, this episode is packed with tips, stories, and plenty of inspiration. Tune in for a lively conversation on raising the next generation of eco-warriors!
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2025-01-1739 minLittle Tot LandingInterfaith Family: Parenting with Mutual RespectJoin us for an insightful conversation with Steve Ghikadis as he shares his experience of raising children in an interfaith family. As a free thinker married to a Christian, Steve discusses the challenges and rewards of parenting with mutual respect for differing beliefs. He provides insight into how he and his wife, Cindy, navigate their distinct worldviews while raising their children, Nathan and Connor, to be free thinkers.
Explore the nine best practices for raising free thinkers and the importance of curiosity and empathy in fostering a respectful and open-minded environment for children.
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2024-09-0556 minLittle Tot LandingLast-Minute Dinner Parties: Embracing Imperfection in Social GatheringsYou ever feel the stress of having people over when you just can't keep the tornado of your house under control? My cousin Keri and I often have this conversation - never having people over because we're so worried about what everything looks like. A few years ago we nodded sagely over an article titled "The Crappy Dinner Party" posted on thekitchn.com's blog - why couldn't we all just let ourselves off the hook and enjoy company no matter if we have loads of laundry piling up?
In this episode we discuss the importance of spontaneous...
2024-08-2537 minLittle Tot LandingSummer Family Fun Through Board Games with Tammy Brochert of Everybuddies Place Game CafeLooking for ways to keep your kiddos entertained over the last three weeks of summer? We are big on board games in our family and so I was thrilled to talk with Tammy Brochert of Everybuddies Place Game Cafe in Amherstburg, Ontario.
In the episode we delve into Tammy's favorite board games, including travel-friendly options and educational picks that teach kids valuable skills like math, science, and cooperation. Tammy also offers advice on managing game-time frustrations and shares creative ways to adapt game rules to keep everyone engaged and entertained.
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2024-08-0944 minLittle Tot LandingSummer Reading with Your Kids: Cultivating a Love for Books with Darrie-Ann RichardJoin me as I chat with Darrie-Ann Richard from River Bookshop in Amherstburg, Ontario, about fostering a love for reading with your kids during the summer months. Darrie-Ann shares insights on the importance of summer reading, creative ways to engage kids with books, and the exciting reading events hosted by the River Bookshop.
Discover how reading can be seamlessly integrated into everyday activities, the benefits of audiobooks, and how shared reading experiences can bring families closer together. Whether you're looking for tips to keep your kids reading or want to learn about the vibrant community programs at...
2024-07-2332 minLittle Tot LandingSnack B!#*h 🤭Are you on soccer snack parent duty this week? Trying to figure out what to stash in the car for your summer road trips? Looking to up your snack game in general? Join me and Jill Moysiuk from Mom Said Duck who writes poems for moms who swear, moms who care, and moms who have messy hair! Jill reads her poem "Snack " (my absolute favourite one!) and we talk over our favourite snacks for all of summer's adventures!
2024-07-1232 min